FAQs - Fares

My previous account balance is missing from my Go CT Card.  How do I rectify this problem?

Please call Customer Service at 877-255-7433 and an Agent will research your concern regarding your account balance and any other issues you’re experiencing.

Am I eligible for reduced fare?

Senior citizens (65 years +) and persons with a qualifying disability can travel for a reduced fare at any time on and all other bus systems operating under contract to the CTDOT. You must apply for the reduced fare via the Reduced Fare Transit Photo ID Card Application.  This application can be downloaded from the website, mailed by request, or obtained at a Sales Outlet.

Where can I buy passes?

Downtown Hartford

CTtransit Customer Service and Sales Outlet
State and Market Streets (Adjacent to the Old State House)
Payment by cash, check or Visa/Mastercard/Discover only

Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Closed Major Holidays
Get Map/Directions

Downtown New Haven

CTtransit Customer Service and Sales Outlet
72 Church Street New Haven, CT 06510
Payment by cash, check or Visa/Mastercard/Discover only

Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Closed Major Holidays
Get Map/Directions

Stamford Area 

CTtransit Customer Service and Sales Outlet
Passageway from North State Street, Stewart B. McKinney Transportation Center
Payment by cash, check or Visa/Mastercard/Discover only

Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Closed Major Holidays
Get Map/Directions

Waterbury Area 

North East Transportation (NET) Offices 
761 Frost Bridge Road, Watertown
Cash purchases only

Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Get Map/Directions

Grand News Convenience Store (Across from Travel  Center) 
156 Bank Street, Waterbury
Cash purchases only

Weekdays 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and Weekends: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

Meriden Area

Meriden Transit District 
22 West Main Street, Meriden

Call the District at 203-235-6851 for more information.
Get Map/Directions

New Britain & Bristol Area

New Britain Transportation
Tickets and passes may be purchased on the bus (exact change only)

 

Online

Visit .com to buy your passes/tickets, please allow 5-7 business days for delivery by first class mail of tickets ordered online.

Can I buy a ticket or pass at Stop & Shop?

  • You may purchase a 10-ride local ticket (regular and senior/disabled) and a 31-Day local pass (regular and senior/disabled).  
  • You may also purchase a 10-trip ADA-paratransit book.

How do I buy tickets?

Tickets are available at vending machines located at CTfastrak platforms and at several bus stops in downtown Hartford.

A fare inspector may board the bus and request you provide a valid fare. Valid means that the ticket is current and being used appropriately.